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I Was a Male War Bride Photos

Movie Info

This comedy of errors stars suave Cary Grant as a French Army officer who takes outlandish measures to make it into the U.S. with his new American bride. Unfortunately, the only legal way for Grant to be allowed into the U.S. is for him to be designated a "war bride."

Audience Reviews for I Was a Male War Bride

A lesser effort by Cary Grant but still worth a cursory once over, why not, as it picks up steam as it goes. Ann Sheridan is a worthy co-star and I wondered why the two were not paired again. The story is a trite bit, lame-o, Grant playing a French officer (who's American is so good that he understands plenty of cultural nuance, like he lived here for years, and so there is no French accent) teamed against his will with an American liaison officer in postwar Germany. Adventures ensue, leading to a haystack rendezvous, and thus marriage. Most of this Grant simply acts as if he's aggravated, but you know he's really not. Sheridan returns the compliment.

Kevin M. Williams

Super Reviewer

Not the best, but not the worst by any means!

Jennifer D

Super Reviewer

One of the more contrived Grant films, Cary is perfect as the broad shouldered, debonair, confused as ever bride to his officer wife. A dose of the unfamiliar makes it ever the more believable.

Spencer S.

Super Reviewer

This is one of my favourite Cary Grant movies, Ann Sheridan movies, and movies of the year 1949. It is so hilarious and perfect for a military romance movie. A must see for Grant fans.